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US Congressman Eni Faleomavaega questions why extreme constraints on his visit to West Papuia were needed if all is well in the territory.
An account of a campaign of systematic intimidation and terror against Papuan human rights defenders, with a spike in threats during the visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Ms Hina Jilani, to West Papua.
Investigations into the murder of human rights activist, Munir, gathered momentum when the Attorney-General filed for a Judicial Review to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision to acquit Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Prihari Priyanto
Democracy is in good shape in Aceh. The level of violence is low, the economy is growing and post-tsunami reconstruction is on track. However, many challenges remain for the provincial leaders.
Carmel Budiardjo reviews John Roosa's new book, the 'most detailed and best-researched account of the events of 1965 ever written,' concluding that 'Anyone wishing to understand these events... would benefit hugely from reading this first-rate book.'
The Institute for Human Rights Studies and Advocacy in Papua, Elsham, fears for consequences of upgraded military presence in Biak.